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Awards and Judging Criteria
Each of the awarded entity will be presented with an electronic UDAS decal and a Certificate of Award.
All Applicants
Larger Premises: Shopping Malls, Office Buildings, Buildings and Sites with Recreational, Sports or Cultural Purposes, Revitalised Sites, Public and Private Residential Buildings and Higher Education Institutions
Smaller Premises: Retail Spaces, Office Spaces, Restaurants
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Award |
Points (A+B+C+D+E) |
Additional Information |
Judging Criteria |
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Larger Premises |
Smaller Premises |
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Bronze |
30-49 points |
20-29 points |
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Silver |
50-69 points |
30-44 points |
At least 8 photos or videos, each with text description |
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Gold |
70 points or above |
45 points or above |
At least 15 photos or videos, each with text description |
Obtaining 60 marks or above in the below Marking Scheme. Scoring will be conducted by the Judging Panel |
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Special Recognition |
Meeting the criteria for Silver or Gold Award |
Competing for Silver Award: at least 7 additional photos or videos must be submitted, 15 in total |
With excellent UD provisions and fulfilling the below marking scheme, as deemed by the Judging Panel |
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Competing for Gold Award: additional information submitted for Gold Award may be used |
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Judging Criteria for Gold Award and Special Recognition Award
- Description of facilities or services provided in the premises covering the dimensions specified in the marking scheme.
- Supporting materials such as photos, videos, text description, etc. of the premises are required for the Judging Panel to consider.
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Judging Criteria |
Attributes |
Weighting (%) |
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Spectrum of users |
The premises provide different kinds of facilities, services and perceptible information that can cater the needs of a wide range of users. |
30 |
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Equitable use |
The design of the premises provides the same means of use for the widest spectrum of users and avoids segregating or stigmatising any users by minimalising labelling of disability, elderly, etc. |
20 |
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Safety and low physical effort |
The facilities in the premises can be used safely, and with low physical effort. |
20 |
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Overall accessibility |
The overall design of the premises allows for easy access to facilities, services and information throughout different areas and floors. |
20 |
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Innovation |
The design or services of the premises are considered innovative, or in sync with accessible technology, whether in the design, architectural or information technology field, service industry or society. |
10 |
Award-winning Premises of the UDAS 2024/25
- Double Gold Award
For premises that have received the Gold Award in the first UDAS, if a fresh application for the UDAS 2026/27 is made and it meets the judging criteria of the Gold Award, it will receive the Double Gold Award.
- Continuous Improvement Award
All award-winning premises of the first UDAS are eligible to compete for this award. Applicants must submit at least 15 photos or videos, each with text description explaining the efforts made to improve the accessibility since the last UDAS, as well as before-and-after comparisons. Measures may include facility upgrades, staff training, company policies, etc., supported by relevant photos or documents (such as letter of appreciation from customers). The Judging Panel will select the awardee(s) based on the following judging criteria.
Judging Criteria for Continuous Improvement Award
- Description of facilities or services provided in the premises covering the dimensions specified in the marking scheme.
- Supporting materials such as photos, videos, description of the improvements, etc. of the premises are required for the Judging Panel to consider.
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Judging Criteria |
Attributes |
Weighting (%) |
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Demonstrated Improvement |
Before-and-after comparisons showing the impact of changes on accessibility. |
30 |
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Innovation |
The design or services of the premises are considered innovative, or in sync with accessible technology, whether in the design, architectural or information technology field, service industry or society. |
20 |
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Spectrum of Users Benefitted |
Identify and describe the diverse range of users who have benefited from the improvements (e.g., letter of appreciation). |
20 |
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Effectiveness |
How well did this improvement answer to the needs of users and enhance their overall experience. |
20 |
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Sustainability |
The improved measures are sustainable, not only having short-term impact, but also being usable for a long time. There should be consideration of long-term benefits and maintenance of design solutions. |
10 |
Examples of improvement on accessibility
- Installation of automatic door(s) at other entrance(s) in addition to the main entrance.
- Installation of automatic fall detection alarm systems in toilets, using innovative technology to enhance the safety of users.
- Provision of audio description services for recorded videos/performances, enabling persons with visual impairment to enjoy.
- Provision of live captioning through artificial intelligence technology, enabling persons with hearing impairment participate in activities.
